24 May 1934
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
1
From the Special Representative of the A P A at Northampton London Wednesday Invence of the fast bowler Wall who has been out for leg since the Lords match and Ebeling has strained his right arm Australia began well against Hampshire in dismissing two star batsmen for 1.
London reports indicate Australia’s test lineup remains unsettled with McCabe Wall Grimmett Oldfield O'Reilly and Darling possible in contention while Watched by injuries to An Walle and Brown Chipperfield pressing for selection. Hampshire's innings and Bromley's fielding featured amid variable weather as teams prepare for forthcoming fixtures.
A partial cricket scorecard fragment shows Notts' first innings with Bradman and G CReig- Heere at the crease. McCabs removes one batsman, Fishwood bowls another, and Bead is not out as three wickets fall.
An OCR fragment mentions Stan Niahotx, once a tail end bowler for Australia, returning after stomach trouble to bowl. W. E. Bowes played for Yorkshire today, taking two for 16 and four for 16, indicating strong form amid unsettled names and spellings.
An inquest heard that Worcester batsman Maurice Highel died from heart failure two years after a double pneumonia attack. The verdict noted the heart condition was advanced and that no evidence supported claims of horseplay by teammates. A postmortem emphasized the athlete’s heart could not withstand prolonged exertion.
Fragmentary report from a local page shows scattered figures and names. Partial reads include mentions of Betransteied Weim and monetary values like 4 and 44 dollars, with no clear event or outcome. Further readable context is needed for a solid summary.
A scrambled report notes D R Jardine’s early comment in the Evening Standard on the Australian Board of Control, praising youth and balance in the team. It suggests O Reilly could unlock bowling questions, with Grimmett’s form and England’s hopes tied to key selection and bowling strategy.
A violent scene interrupted a Labour meeting in Sydney's town hall with fights on the southern gallery and stairways. Police numbered around 80 controlled the crowd after an initial assault, as speakers persisted amid chaotic interruptions and heckling from Lang and Scullin supporters.
A severe blast at Industrial Research NSW in Macquarie Place basement injures seven, three seriously. Victims include Henry Drake 36 chemist Manly, Eric Johnston 30 engineer Ayn, and William Milburn 33 accountant Bondi. Rescue efforts by B A Beeby director. Cause linked to a dry cleaning process pressure failure.
A chaotic Melbourne meeting featured shouting police and a platform rush as speakers clashed over centenary stamps. Mr Boullin faced jeers while Lang received cheers, with Coleman hailing Scullin as a principled leader amid persistent disruption.
Sir Frederick Maurice informed the British Legion Conference in London on Tuesday that an order involving many names had been proposed. Delegates discussed the matter and potential implications for the organization and its activities.
Washington reports no formal notices sent to debtor nations 20 days before June 15 instalments totaling 178 million dollars. State Department offered no explanation for overdue notes seven days, while discussions with Britain over Britain’s instalment and potential settlements remain unconfirmed as the President’s war debts message to Congress is awaited.
The Daily Telegraph notes, at end March, London balances show a surplus on June 40 of about 116,00500 above the mum retired to meet debt services. It suggests authorities may maintain a prudent level, while pound appreciation is possible but uncertain amid accumulating balances.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to set silver at 80 cents per ounce with 40 percent gold backing and proposes direct purchases to stockpile silver. Senator Pittman cites longstanding effort to elevate silver, aiming for a monetary standard with strategic sales when market price exceeds value.
Disrupted university scene as 800 students protest punitive measures amid political activity. Building seized during clashes, with furniture and instruments tossed downstairs. A Black Maria carries detained students to the police station as professors report illness. technical branches also strike in solidarity.
Jean Batten arrives in Darwin at 3 30 pm beating Amy Johnson by four days in a record flight of 14 days 23 hours 30 minutes. The Australian aviator clung to fatigue yet greeted by reporters and congratulated by crowds as she described the perilous Timor Sea side winds and her pride in the journey.
A fragmentary report mentions a father in Auckland reacting to an adventure described as core to some examination after an incident in Rome on Wednesday. The details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a personal reaction to an event involving travel and a potential search or inquiry.
Mrs Batten stayed by the telephone all night waiting for news of her daughter in Darwin. The moment she learned of the arrival she was tired yet radiant, saying she knew her daughter would do it though the wait was terrible.
Thursday reports from Geneva state Russian delegate Litvinok will present a three group security proposal. It foresees consultative measures for aggression, a broad defense framework under a European pact excluding Britain, and a collective action mechanism with Soviet and French backing as system evolves. The plan aims to widen League participation and seeks a majority vote to advance invitations.
Sydney report shows H Gordon-Beanstt of the Associated Chamber of Manufactures stating Dr Earle Fuge seeks further tariff cuts. He questions whether any committee at bases ham butter cheese cotton eggs or potatoes onions or other items should have duties reduced or kept high. He urges hearing views on tariff policy.
A chaotic Ottawa report notes a hospital sweep bill failing by a margin of 100 to BT amid unclear figures and disjointed text. The readable elements suggest legislative defeat and local governance involvement.
Applauding Ayers figures, Amy Mollison hails Mie Batten McCall’s pluck and success. Alan Col lauds the splendid performance as a magnificent achievement and among the bravest in aviation, noting the girl faced extreme nervous strain and adversity with poise.
Unclear excerpt describes new air liners named Diana for Australian service. Fragments mention cabin, plane, walnut, sight, Margy armchatra, and partial phrases. Details, dates, and entities are missing or garbled.
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